Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
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Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
A colourful carpet-forming perennial with year-round foliage interest.
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ is a striking groundcover, loved for its tricoloured leaves of deep burgundy, cream, and green that remain attractive right through winter. In spring, it sends up short spikes of rich blue flowers that bees and other pollinators can’t resist. The foliage shifts in tone with the seasons, often taking on stronger purple hues in colder months, making it a valuable plant for all-year colour at ground level.
This hardy perennial thrives in sun or partial shade and adapts well to most soils, even clay, as long as there’s some moisture. It spreads to form a dense mat that suppresses weeds while adding brightness and texture. Perfect for edging, containers, rockeries, or carpeting under shrubs, Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ is both tough and decorative, making it a garden favourite.
Specifications
Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial groundcover
Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates most soils including clay
Flowers: Spring to early summer, deep blue
Foliage: Variegated cream, green and burgundy, strong winter interest
Height: 10–15 cm (flower spikes up to 20 cm)
Spread: 45–60 cm
Growth habit: Low, creeping, weed-suppressing mat
Wildlife: Excellent for bees and pollinators
Care: Remove faded flower spikes, divide clumps every few years
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ thrives in the Island’s varied soils, coping well with clay patches and adding reliable winter colour. Its evergreen foliage brings structure and interest when many perennials have died back, making it a dependable choice for coastal gardens where year-round planting impact is important.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ – silver foliage and white blooms to contrast with burgundy leaves
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ – spotted foliage and early spring flowers for shaded spots
Helleborus orientalis – winter and early spring flowers above Ajuga’s foliage carpet
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – blue-grey grass to contrast with Ajuga’s warm-toned leaves
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Plant Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ along paths or at the front of borders where its foliage pattern can be fully appreciated. It looks especially striking when its spring flowers weave through companion plants.